This bill amends the School Code to include the distribution of sexually explicit images as bullying and introduces definitions for digital replicas and AI, effective July 1, 2025.
If you operate a school in Illinois, you must update your bullying policies to include new definitions by July 1, 2025, or face potential legal issues.
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What This Means
Illinois HB0299 seeks to amend the School Code by expanding the definition of bullying to include the distribution of sexually explicit images. The bill defines 'digital replica', 'artificial intelligence', and 'generative artificial intelligence', highlighting the intersection of education and technology.
Key Provisions
- Expands the definition of bullying to include the distribution of sexually explicit images.
- Defines 'cyber-bullying' to include digital replicas distributed electronically.
- Introduces definitions for 'digital replica', 'artificial intelligence', and 'generative artificial intelligence'.
- Effective date set for July 1, 2025.
Latest Legislative Action
Referred to Assignments
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Stava-Murray D | Sponsor | HD-081 |
| Barbara Hernandez D | Sponsor | HD-050 |
| Dave Vella D | Sponsor | HD-068 |
| Don Harmon D | Sponsor | SD-039 |
| Gregg Johnson D | Sponsor | HD-072 |
| Janet Yang Rohr D | Sponsor | HD-041 |
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz D | Sponsor | HD-017 |
| Joyce Mason D | Sponsor | HD-061 |
| Kelly Cassidy D | Sponsor | HD-014 |
| Kimberly Du Buclet D | Sponsor | HD-005 |
| Laura Faver Dias D | Sponsor | HD-062 |
| Matt Hanson D | Sponsor | HD-083 |
| Maura Hirschauer D | Sponsor | HD-049 |
| Robert Rita D | Sponsor | HD-028 |
| Suzanne Ness D | Sponsor | HD-066 |
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Amendments (4)
Compliance Checklist
Who: School administrators and policy makers.
Deadline: By July 1, 2025.
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or compliance issues.
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